Bolt, a leading European on-demand transportation platform, has announced its ride-hailing service is now listed within Google Maps, expanding the London mobility options on offer through the popular journey planner.
Users of Google’s journey planner functionality in Google Maps will now be offered Bolt rides within the ride services tab when searching for directions around London. Additional information, such as the estimated cost of the journey and the vehicle categories on offer, is displayed directly through the interface, alongside estimated pick-up and journey times.
Sam Raciti, Bolt UK Country Manager, said: “Today, we’re making it even easier to travel in and around London with the integration of Bolt into Google Maps.
“Whether it is for all or part of their journey, having access to drivers on the Bolt platform through Google’s popular route-finding service empowers users to make better informed decisions about the quickest and most efficient way to reach their destination.
“Our mission has always been to make urban mobility simple, seamless and safe, and we are delighted that this integration will take us closer to reaching that goal.”
Bolt has approved more than 35,000 licenced drivers to use its platform in London and charges up to half the commission taken by some ride-hailing operators. The company is experiencing rapid growth in the markets where it operates across Europe and Africa.
